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Don’t get us wrong, we love Amsterdam. It’s one of our favorite spots along Europe’s well-trodden, must-hit list of cities.…

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When it comes to budget airlines, the journey is not as important as the destination. They’ll get you from point…

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11 Hotel Rooms With Private Beaches

By Anne Olivia Bauso

Forget swim-up bars, swim-out suites, and in-room pools. When it comes to tropical getaways, staying in a room with its…

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11 Ways Travel Can Make You a Better Person

By Katherine Alex Beaven

Wat Arun, Bangkok/Oyster In order to be a better person, one must learn and grow — and there is no…

5 Popular Destinations That Aren’t LGBTQ-Friendly

By Kevin Brouillard

The LGBTQ community has had much to celebrate in recent years, with marriage equality legalized in dozens of nations across…

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13 Cheesy Vacation Photos Everyone Takes

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Perhaps the greatest thing about social media’s invasion of every aspect of our lives is the steady proliferation of vacation…

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Where to Go for a Cozy Weekend This Winter in the U.S.

By Christina Vercelletto

The Cottonwoods Villa at Spring Creek Ranch/Oyster With fall in full force (and winter on the horizon), now is the…

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What Will the Las Vegas Shooting Mean for Hotel Security?

By Alisha Prakash

On October 1, police entered Stephen Paddock’s 32nd floor-room at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas and found at least…

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7 Hotels That Go All Out for Halloween

By Alex Temblador

Halloween is the perfect time to head somewhere that can provide all the thrills and chills that the holiday is…

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